Moving to Slovenia from Illinois
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Illinois to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Illinois to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 17.4% cheaper than Illinois. A $75,000 salary in Illinois would need to be roughly €57,262 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Illinois to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €57,262
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.2% less
Groceries
pay 18.0% less
Transportation
pay 1.4% less
Housing
pay 26.9% less
Childcare
pay 61.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Illinois to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United States to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Illinois and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Illinois performs better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Illinois generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs significantly better than Illinois across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Springfield | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Springfield | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Slovenia than Illinois?
Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 12% cheaper than Illinois on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €14,316 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Working remotely from Slovenia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Illinois and Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Illinois?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Illinois?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 63°F in Springfield. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Springfield gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Illinois, the official language is English.
